Best National Weather Service Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the national weather service category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 221+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for National Weather Service

The Weather Channel - Radar#1

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel

Forecast Updates: Storms, Rain
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😞(5.9M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Weather
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Get accurate daily and hourly weather forecasts, including severe storm alerts and air quality index. Plan up to 15 days in advance with personalized weather tracking and live radar maps.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🌤️ Helpful weather videos
  • 🌍 Weather for multiple locations

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 💸 Excessive ads and push for premium subscription
NWS Weather: Deep Weather#2

NWS Weather: Deep Weather by Rate Of Climb Industries

National Weather Service Data
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#87in Weather
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Gain in-depth meteorological insights and detailed reasoning behind your local weather forecast, sourced directly from NOAA/NWS experts. Understand the factors influencing weather changes to better anticipate and plan your activities. This app offers advanced weather details not commonly found elsewhere, presented in an easy-to-read format.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Accurate and detailed weather forecasts
  • 🔍 In-depth weather analysis and discussions
  • 📚 Informative and educational content
  • 🚢 Useful for aviation and marine planning

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full features
  • 📍 Limited location options in free version
  • 🔍 Technical language can be difficult to understand
National Weather Forecast Data#3

National Weather Forecast Data by LW Brands, LLC

NOAA Weather Point Forecast
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😊(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access detailed weather forecasts from NOAA by tapping on a map. View 7-day forecasts, including summaries, wind, snow, and severe weather. Explore national weather service discussions and data from over 40,000 stations.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Excellent weather app
  • 🌟 Accurate forecasts and data
  • 📊 Detailed weather information
  • 🔍 Comprehensive NOAA data

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🗺️ Slow map/radar loading
  • 🧭 Incorrect location data for some users

More National Weather Service apps to explore

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AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
AccuWeather: Weather Forecast
Local radar & storm tracker
Free

Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven accuracy. Track severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms with live radar and detailed updates. Plan your day and stay informed about conditions affecting your safety and activities.

Hyperlocal precipitation forecastsRealFeel® temperatureLive radar and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(1.5M)
free with in-app purchases
5
National Weather
National Weather
National Weather
Accurate NOAA Weather and Rain
Free

Access highly accurate local weather forecasts, radar, and satellite imagery. Receive rain alerts, view detailed weather charts, and get sunrise/sunset times. This app provides comprehensive weather data for the United States.

Powerful radar viewRain alert notificationsHome screen weather widget
☀️ Weather
(6.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live
Tornado, Rain & Storm Alerts
Free

Get real-time radar, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts. This app provides detailed weather information, including precipitation, temperature, and wind, to help you stay informed and safe from approaching storms.

Real-time radar imagesSevere weather alertsPrecipitation forecast
☀️ Weather
(1M)
free with in-app purchases
7
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
NOAA Weather Radar Live Map
Hurricane Tracker, Rain Alarm
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and detailed weather maps. Track storms, hurricanes, and precipitation with hourly and daily predictions. Stay informed about air quality, wind, and temperature for your location and worldwide.

Real-time weather radar mapsHourly and daily forecastsSevere weather alerts (tornadoes, hurricanes)
☀️ Weather
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
8
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
WeatherBug: Weather Forecast
Live Local Radar, Storm Alerts
Free

Get accurate, real-time weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a global professional weather network. Visualize conditions with interactive maps, track lightning, and stay informed about pollen, air quality, and more.

Real-Time Pinpoint ForecastsEnhanced Interactive MapSevere Weather Alerts
☀️ Weather
(2.2M)
free with in-app purchases
9
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar
Doppler, NOAA & NWS Forecasts
Free

Get animated weather radar for your current location with up to two hours of loop data. Receive hyper-local, minute-by-minute rain alerts up to an hour in advance. Overlay various weather and environmental data layers for a comprehensive view.

Animated weather radarHyper-local rain alertsWind and frontal boundary layers
☀️ Weather
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
10
Weather
Weather
Weather
by Apple Inc.
Free

Get detailed weather forecasts, including hourly and 10-day outlooks for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Explore weather patterns with interactive maps and receive timely alerts for severe conditions. Track air quality, sun and moon cycles, and historical trends to plan ahead.

Hourly and 10-day forecastsSevere weather alertsInteractive weather maps
☀️ Weather
(1.6M)
free
11
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
NOAA Radar & Weather Forecast
Storm, Snow & Hurricane Radar
Free

Get hyper-accurate, real-time weather forecasts and radar maps with over 35 layers. Plan your days, weeks, or vacations with detailed hourly and extended forecasts, severe weather alerts, and tropical cyclone tracking.

35+ real-time weather layersTropical cyclone tracking14-day temperature and precipitation forecasts
☀️ Weather
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Weather Underground: Local Map
Weather Underground: Local Map
Weather Underground: Local Map
Radar & severe storm tracker
Free

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe storm alerts powered by a vast network of personal weather stations. Track current conditions, view interactive radar maps, and receive customizable notifications for upcoming weather events.

Hyper-local forecastsSevere weather alertsInteractive radar maps
☀️ Weather
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
13
National Hurricane Center Data
National Hurricane Center Data
National Hurricane Center Data
NHC Hurricane Tracker App
Free

Access comprehensive hurricane tracking data, including satellite imagery, official advisories, and prediction graphics. Receive push notifications for tropical weather and view detailed storm forecasts. Features include spaghetti models, wind probabilities, and local threat assessments.

GOES Satellite Imagery AnimationsNational Hurricane Center ProductsNational Weather Service Alerts
☀️ Weather
(75K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
Weather Radar - Ora Channel
NOAA Network & Storm Tracker
Free

Get real-time weather updates with a live radar map, storm tracker, and accurate forecasts. Receive severe weather alerts for storms, hurricanes, floods, and fires. Plan better and stay safe with detailed weather information.

Live NOAA radar mapsHourly and 10-day forecastsSevere weather alerts
☀️ Weather
(250K)
free with in-app purchases
15
NOAA Live Weather Radar
NOAA Live Weather Radar
NOAA Live Weather Radar
Rain, Hurricane & Storm Maps
Free

Get real-time weather forecasts, storm alerts, and hurricane tracking. View live radar maps with layered weather data for rain, snow, wind, and more. Stay informed and prepared for any weather condition.

Live local radar mapReal-time weather alertsHurricane and storm tracking
☀️ Weather
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
16
WSFA First Alert Weather
WSFA First Alert Weather
WSFA First Alert Weather
by Gray Television Group, Inc.
Free

Get hyper-local weather information with high-resolution radar and satellite imagery. Receive severe weather alerts and detailed forecasts for your saved locations or current position.

250 meter high-resolution radarFuture radar trackingHigh-resolution satellite imagery
☀️ Weather
(23K)
ad-supported
17
Local Weather & Forecast
Local Weather & Forecast
Local Weather & Forecast
Live Radar, Daily Forecast
Free

Get real-time weather updates for your local area and around the world. Receive live alerts, minute-by-minute forecasts, and daily reports to plan your activities and trips effectively. Stay informed about current conditions like pressure, humidity, and wind speed.

Live weather conditionsGlobal weather forecastsReal-time alerts
☀️ Weather
(3.8K)
free
18
Doppler Radar - Live Rain Map
Doppler Radar - Live Rain Map
Doppler Radar - Live Rain Map
NOAA Local & National Weather
Free

Get real-time weather updates with an interactive radar map showing all precipitation types. Plan ahead with detailed forecasts, severe weather warnings, and specific weather details like temperature, humidity, and wind. Easily navigate global weather data and customize your view.

Interactive precipitation radar mapGlobal weather forecastsSevere weather warnings and alerts
☀️ Weather
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Storm Radar: Weather Tracker
Weather Radar & NOAA Alerts
Free

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)High-resolution single site radarAI Weather Assistant for real-time insights
☀️ Weather
(116K)
freemium
20
Storm Shield
Storm Shield
Storm Shield
Severe Weather Alerts & Radar
Free

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

Location-based severe weather alertsVoice and push notificationsHi-Def radar map
☀️ Weather
(111K)
free with in-app purchases

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